Audition Tapes From 8 Famous Actors Who Were Almost Cast in 'The Office'

It's hard to imagine anyone else playing The Office's beloved characters, but newly released audition footage reveals that some surprising famous faces were once hoping for a spot on the show.

Watching these tapes isn't just nostalgia inducing. It's also a reminder of all the little quirks that actors like Rainn Wilson brought to the show to make their roles so iconic. This must be how it felt for the Brits when seeing Americanized versions of their characters for the first time.

Watch the video to see what could have been. A full breakdown of who auditioned for what is below.